Agenda item

To elect a Chairman for the ensuing year in accordance with Standing Order 29.

The Committee proceeded to elect a Chairman pursuant to Standing Order No. 29.  A list of Members eligible to stand was read and Marianne Fredericks, Christopher  Hayward and Patrick Streeter declared their willingness to serve if elected.

A ballot having been taken, votes were cast as follows:-

Marianne Fredericks                                   -           13 votes

Christopher Hayward                                  -           14 votes

Patrick Streeter                                             -           0 votes

RESOLVED – That Christopher Hayward be elected Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 29 for the year ensuing.

On being elected, the Chairman thanked the Committee for its support.

The Chairman welcomed new Members Alderman David Graves, Alderman Peter Hewitt, Alderman Robert Howard, Alderman Vincent Keaveny and Henry Colthurst to the Committee.  He also thanked Dennis Cotgrove, Alderman Peter Estlin, Alderman Timothy Hailes and Alderman William Russell who were stepping down for their contribution to the Committee.

George Gillon spoke in appreciation of the immediate past Chairman’s contribution to the work of the committee during his Chairmanship and a vote of thanks was moved, seconded and agreed.

The Chairman thanked the immediate past Deputy Chairman for her contribution to the work of the Committee.

The Chairman also welcomed the Chief Commoner to the meeting.